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Bronze medalist Sara Groenewegen is bringing her Olympic experience to Nevada's softball program, reuniting with her former teammate from Canada's historic 2021 Tokyo Games run. The three-time All-American will help develop the next generation of Wolf Pack athletes while training for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
A new online tool helps Nevada's water managers understand exactly how much groundwater desert plants need to survive. The Nevada GDE Water Needs Explorer could protect critical wetlands and meadows across one of America's driest states.
Five former UCLA softball players just won the 2026 AUSL Championship with the Utah Talons, led by MVP Jadelyn Allchin's stellar performance. The team's general manager and assistant coach are also UCLA staff members, marking their second straight championship.
Winston-Salem State's softball team is heading to the championship game after a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Bowie State. The Rams held off a fierce seventh-inning rally to secure their spot in Saturday's title game.
After seven seasons playing professional softball in Japan, Olympic pitcher Dallas Escobedo is back in the United States to help grow the sport she loves. Her journey from Arizona State champion to international star comes full circle as she joins the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
The University of Texas Longhorns softball team just made history by capturing their first-ever Southeastern Conference championship. After joining the notoriously competitive SEC this season, the Longhorns proved they belong among college softball's elite.
Florida State's softball team captured their 20th ACC Tournament Championship, defeating Virginia Tech 2-1 in a nail-biter that showcased why the Seminoles own college softball's most impressive dynasty. Coach Lonni Alameda just earned her 10th conference title.
A two-time world champion rower who competed in the Sydney Olympics just became Nevada's top education official for student learning. Torrey Palmer's appointment signals a bold new chapter for the state's academic standards.
A young gray wolf has crossed from California into Nevada, marking a rare wildlife milestone for a species that nearly disappeared from the American West. The lone traveler is part of California's growing wolf recovery success story.
UCLA senior Megan Grant smashed the NCAA Division I softball home run record with her 38th blast of the season, breaking a mark that stood since 1995. The historic shot came against the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in the championship game, capping an incredible month that also saw Grant drafted fourth overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.
When a canoe flipped in Nevada's fast-moving Truckee River, trained rescue swimmers dove into action and brought both paddlers to safety. It's a powerful reminder that skilled first responders are ready when outdoor adventures take a dangerous turn.
When an Air Force jet crashed on endangered species land, Nevada Army Guard helicopter crews found a way to recover it without harming the protected habitat. Their precision work shows how military missions and environmental protection can work together.
Google just locked in 150 megawatts of geothermal power for its Nevada operations, marking a major win for clean energy that works 24/7. The deal will create several new renewable projects across Nevada coming online by 2030.
Hundreds of Nevada students united to recite the Constitution's preamble in a Guinness World Record attempt celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The effort combined patriotic pride with meaningful civic education.
Sex workers at one of Nevada's oldest brothels are organizing the nation's first union for licensed prostitutes, demanding workplace protections and control over their own image. The effort represents a breakthrough moment for workers' rights in a stigmatized industry.
Four homeschooled girls from Incline Village just made history by winning Nevada's state chess championship for the third year in a row. They competed against every school in the state, from kindergarten through 12th grade.
When a fighter jet crashed on protected desert land, Nevada's Army Guard found a way to recover wreckage without harming endangered species habitat. Their creative solution shows how military precision can protect both national security and nature.
Hours before a devastating July 4 closure, Nevada's Primm family found a partner to rescue their historic casino resort and save hundreds of jobs. The last-minute deal with Terrible's keeps alive a beloved family destination that's served travelers for 50 years.
Mining consumes massive amounts of dirty energy, but a University of Nevada engineer is creating a blueprint to power these operations with renewable sources instead. His hybrid system could slash emissions without sacrificing the reliability mines need to operate.
When a small plane struck a Nevada mountain at 10,200 feet during a snowstorm, an automatic iPhone crash alert sparked a rescue mission that brought nine agencies together to save a life. Despite heavy clouds, fresh snow, and rugged terrain, rescuers never gave up.
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